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The network interface name can be changed using the following command in the terminal:

  1. Determine the current name of the interface using the following command: ip addr

  2. Disable the interface using the following command: sudo ifconfig <interface-name> down

  3. Rename the interface using the following command: sudo ip link set <old-interface-name> name <new-interface-name>

  4. Enable the interface using the following command: sudo ifconfig <new-interface-name> up